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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.93, 1,481.52 and 864.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.93, 1,481.52 and 864.73 is: 1,191.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.93 : 1,481.52 = 864.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.93/1,481.52 = 864.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.93x = 1,481.52 × 864.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.93x = 1,281,114.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,114.79/1,074.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.81

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